Point Park High School Journalism Workshop

By Desi Durbin Quaker Valley High School
If you’ve been in Pittsburgh lately you’ve likely noticed the bikes. Whether it's the sleek new bike rental stations, the custom artist-designed bike racks, or the two-way protected bike lanes implemented throughout the city it would appear that someone wants biking to become a part of the Pittsburgh culture. Its certainly a good … [Read more...]

By Samantha McCarthy
Knoch High School
All types of entertainment have to come up with new ideas to keep their audience or readers coming back for more.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra puts on a Disney-themed concert as a way to attract a larger audience.
“What our team really focuses on is trying to find the thing that is the most relatable to an audience,” said … [Read more...]

By Nick Tommarello
Union High School
Thousands of tourists come from around the country and the world to see the beautiful city of Pittsburgh.
What is there to see and do? I sit down with James Hill, a graduate of Point Park University for Broadcast Reporting, winner of three Point Park University Broadcasting Awards, intern at Pittsburgh’s City Council, and tour guide … [Read more...]

Photos and Story by Hallie Lauer
Knoch High School
All around the world, Pittsburgh is known as the Steel Curtain. While sports still remain on top in terms of interest, fashion has pulled aside the curtain and stepped into the spotlight.
As an up-and-coming fashion city, Pittsburgh has found itself on the radar of many stylists with its use of social media to promote … [Read more...]